The Super Eagles were beaten 3-2 by AtleticoMadrid in the GOtvMaxCup

The Super Eagles were beaten 3-2 by Europa
League winners Atletico Madrid in the
GOtvMaxCup match played on Tuesday, May
22.
The game was played at the Godswill Akpabio
International Stadium Uyo and kicked off at 6PM
Nigerian time.
Salisu Yusuf named a very strong line up for the
game which included the Nwakali brothers, while
Diego Simeone chose to leave star player Fernando
Torres and captain Gabi on the bench.
Chances for both sides until Arsenal loanee Kelechi
Nwakali, opened the scoring with a sumptuous
strike in the 31st minute, but almost immediately
Angel Correa equalised for the Spanish side as
they went to half time with a 1-1 draw.
Fernando Torres was introduced to a large roar
but put Atletico Madrid ahead went he nodded in a
corner in the 63rd minute.
Usman Mohammed equalised for Nigeria in the
79th minute, before Borja wrapped up the scoring
with the 5th goal of the game.
Super Eagles vs Atletico Madrid starting lineup
Super Eagles starting XI (4-4-2): Femi Thomas,
Musa Muhammed, Ebube Duru , Chinedu Ajanah,
Olamilekan Adeleye , Ibrahim Alhassan, Kelechi
Nwakali, Chidiebere Nwakali, Dayo Ojo , Emem
Eduok, Samad Kadiri
Atletico Madrid starting XI: (4-5-1) : Oblak,
Juanfran, Rafa Muñoz, Montero, Sergi, Thomas,
Toni Moya, Olabe, Mikel, Correa and Gameiro